The following weighted criteria will be used in judging the entries. Note: An entry need not address all of these criteria in order to be considered:

30% - Achievements
What were the goals or expected results of this product/project? Were they met? What obstacles were encountered and how were they overcome or met?

20% - Innovations
Innovation in any or all of the following areas:

• Originality
• Promotion of Change
• Demonstrates Continuous Improvement

20% - Application
Are there opportunities for application across different companies?

• Process Improvement
• Standards Change (Proposed)
• Cost Savings (Productivity Enhancement)
• Revenue Producing
• Customer Service

20% - Requirements/Expectations
Were the requirements and/or expectations of any of the following groups met or exceeded by this product/project?

• Customer
• Industry
• Utility (Shareholder)
• Regulator
• Public
• Employee.

10% - Technical Complexity
What was the relative complexity and cost/benefit of this product/project?